Menthikura Pulusu Kura
Menthikura pulusu kura is a tangy South Indian stew made with fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves. It is great to serve with both rice and roti.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 cup Fresh Methi leaves, chopped
- ½ cup Surti Lilva (Chikkudu vithanalu) – (I used frozen ones, if using fresh, then par boil the seeds before using in the curry)
- 2 Garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 Green chilies, slit
- ½ tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tbsp Tamarind paste
- 1 tsp Sambar powder (optional)
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 Dry Red Chili
- 6~8 Curry leaves
- 2 tbsp Ground Flax seed meal (flax seed meal)
- To taste Salt
Instructions
- Heat oil, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili and curry leaves. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the onions, garlic and green chilies.
- Cook till the onions turn translucent, about 3~4 minutes.
- Next add surti lilva and cook for 4~5 minutes.
- Stir in the methi leaves, cover and cook till the leaves are wilted and cooked through, about 4~5 minutes.
- Add ground coriander, salt, tamarind paste and cook for 2~3 minutes.
- Finally add the flax seed meal and cook for another 3~4 minutes. Serve with steamed rice or roti.
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